Kootenay
Experience Matters!
The Experience Matters! program offers short-term certificate and on-the-job training, work experience (with possible wage subsidies), employer matching, job placement, mentorship and coaching services.
Financial supports may include:
- Child care
- Transportation
- Disability supports
- Work gear
Regional Districts:
Training Locations:
- Based on participant needs
Contact:
Bowman Employment Services Inc.,
email or 1-877-866-3100
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Hospital and Home Care Support Worker Training for Mature Workers
This program prepares participants for careers in the health care industry. It includes short-term certificate and computer skills training, financial literacy workshops, Indigenous cultural components and work experience (with possible wage subsidies).
Financial supports may include:
- Transportation
- Refreshments
- Work gear
- Disability supports
Regional Districts:
- Central Kootenay Regional District
- Kootenay Boundary Regional District
Training Locations:
Contact:
Greater Trail Community Skills Centre,
email or 250-368-6360 (216)
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Community Outreach Training for Mature Workers
This program includes short-term certificate training, financial literacy workshops, Indigenous cultural components, computer boot camp and work experience as a community outreach worker (with possible wage subsidies).
Financial supports may include:
- Transportation
- Refreshments
- Work gear
- Disability supports
Regional Districts:
- Central Kootenay Regional District
- Kootenay Boundary Regional District
Training Locations:
Contact:
Greater Trail Community Skills Centre,
email or 250-368-6360 (216)
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Security and Safety Training for Mature Workers
This program offers training in computer skills, basic security and short-term certificates. It also includes Indigenous cultural components and work experience in the field of safety and security (with possible wage subsidies).
Financial supports may include:
- Transportation
- Refreshments
- Security worker licence fee
- Work gear
- Disability supports
- Accommodation
- Travel
Regional Districts:
- Central Kootenay Regional District
- Kootenay Boundary Regional District
Training Locations:
Contact:
Greater Trail Community Skills Centre,
email or 250-368-6360 (216)
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Encore
Participants in the Encore program attend a job skills workshop and then move on to one of three streams: occupational or skills training, on-the-job training (with a wage subsidy) or self-employment training. The program also includes Indigenous cultural components.
Financial supports may include:
- Transportation
- Training allowance
Regional Districts:
- Central Kootenay Regional District
- East Kootenay Regional District
Training Locations:
- Cranbrook
- Creston
- Fernie
- Invermere
- Kimberley
Contact:
Kootenay Employment Services Society,
email or 250-489-5117 (519)
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